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1. COMMISSION ON INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
CICT-NCC Building, Carlos P. Garcia Avenue, Diliman 1101 Quezon City, Philippines
TeleFax (632) 920.7412 Trunk Line (632) 920.0101 local 201
www.cict.gov.ph
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - BUREAU OF ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM
DepEd Complex, Meralco Ave., Pasig City
Telephone Number: (632)632-1361 to 71
www.deped.gov.ph

3. Ipagpatuloy natin ang programang ito dahil nakakatulong ito sa mga taong hindi
nakapagtapos ng kanilang pag-aaral ng secondarya. Nakakatulong din ito upang mapalawak
ang kaalaman ng mga estudyante nila dahil ang kanilang ginagamit sa kanilang pagtuturo ay
ang computer. Ang kanilang mga module ay madaling maintindihan dahil naipapaliwanag
nito ng maayos at maganda.
– Gigi Malate, 27, eSkwela-Tanauan Graduate 2011
There are still regrets over all the wasted time. I think if someone buoyed up my courage
when I was younger, I would have a degree and a business by now. But over all, there is
only hope – and fondness for what eSkwela helped me achieve. What I learned in my
interactions with my fellow learners is that because all of us have gone through a lot in
life, no matter what our ages are, we do not discriminate against one other. We are all
learners, same as everybody else. And we do not let small things affect us anymore,
because we all have a goal in sight: we all want to make our lives better. Because it is
slammed doors no longer with a high school diploma in hand.”
- Fe Corpuz, 43, eSkwela-SJDM Graduate 2008
Bilang mag-aaral ng ALS ang pinakapaborito kong karanasan ay ang nabigyan ako ng
bagong pagkakataon na makapag-aral at matuto sa maraming bagay .Una, ay nagkaroon
ako ng tiwala sa sarili ko ngayon, gayong noon ay sobrang wala akong tiwala sa sarili ko at
laging sinasabi ko na hindi ko to kaya. Natuto akong makisalamuha sa ibat-ibang mga
kapwa ko mag-aaral na may pagkakaisa at may pagtutulungan ang bawat isa. Nabigyan
ako ng pagkakataon na matutunan ang paggamit ng computer sa pag-aaral at ang
maturuan ng aming mga guro sa ibat-ibang aralin. Malaki ang pasasalamat ko dahil
marami ang natutulungan ng programang ito lalo na sa mga gustong makapagtapos ng
pag-aaral at isa na ako dito na nabigyan ng pag-asa na matapos ang aking pag-aaral…
- Jessa Borja, 21, kasambahay, eSkwela-Holy Trinity QC Graduate 2011

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“The excellent results and achievements demonstrate how important is convergence of the efforts to
the government and community to get better education. With this project, Out-of-school people have
the opportunity to be successful in society participating in an alternative way to complete the high
school level. …I believe this experience is challenging to [the] formal education in the Philippines in
order to reform the official curriculum and find other ways to improve the quality of Education.”
Mr. Manuel Cok Aparcana, Peruvian Ministry of Education
Official comments on the eSkwela Project during the International Conference on APEC Education
Foundation-funded Projects 2008
“We all know that our formal education institutions only reach a minority of young Filipinos
who should be in school. eSkwela is a perfect platform to go beyond the school system and
reach those who are not in school, or even those beyond Philippine borders.”
Luli Arroyo-Bernas, 2nd eSkwela Conference, April 2009
“The idea of computer-aided learning really excites them. And the fact that the lessons are offered
for free – in these hard times, the fact that education can be available to them is something that
our learners cherish a lot. Many of them have never even touched a computer before. Many of
them had given up on ever coming back to school again. Many of them have abandoned their
dreams. To say that they’re excited about going back to school again – and on computers, at that -
is putting it mildly.”
Vi Aruta, eSkwela learning facilitator, City of SJDM
“We’ve talked with learners after they’ve graduated and passed the A&E tests, and some of them are
exploring college, while others are coming back to our offices to look at employment opportunities. It’s
heartening. We continue to support eSkwela because I know that we help a lot of drop-outs; we guide
them (back to the path) of proper learning, and everybody is welcome. I hope that some other
organizations, whether public or private, can support eSkwela as well, because it is a very good project,
and it offers people hope.”
Roberto Penialber, Jr., Head, Public Employment Services Office (PESO), City of San Jose del Monte
The e-learning modules have made teaching easier for us. Hindi na kami magbabasa kasi may voice-
over yung modules kaya pinakikinggan na lang ng mga learners and then we explain. We don’t impose
on them to learn the computer right away. We teach them and let them learn on their own time. Yung
mga matatanda one-on-one teaching ang ginagawa naming, some learn faster than the others. Pero
yung mga younger learners, madalas ayaw na nila magpaturo kasi madali nilang natututunan yung
paggamit ng mga modules and they study on their own.
Angelyn Malabanan, eSkwela Learning Facilitator, Loyola Heights
Barawid, R. in “Taking ALS to the Next Level” Learning Section, Manila Bulletin , 13 January 2011
Seeing lives transform from that of oblivion to one of hope through eSkwcla Project reminds us that our
country-the Philippines-will one day rise up and be counted as among the countries which put prime
importance to one of its valuable resources - the youth. The project gave us a new pair of eyes that sees
beyond the portals of our University, and a heart that bleeds for passion for this group of people. For us,
eSkwela became not just a project but a mission - a higher call.
Lydia Pinili, Project Manager of the Bataan Peninsula State University Content Development team

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A Brief Background on the
Commission on Information and Communications Technology
Mandate
Through Executive Order 269 dated 12 January 2004, the Commission on
Information and Communications Technology (CICT) was formed to become the
primary policy, planning, coordinating, and implementing, regulating and
administrative entity of the executive branch of Government that will promote,
develop, and regulate integrated strategic ICT systems and reliable and cost-
efficient communication facilities and services. The CICT is currently headed by
Secretary Ivan John E. Uy.
Vision
CICT envisions a society where citizens have access to information and communications
technologies that provide quality education, efficient government service, sustainable
economic development and a better way of life - an ICT-enabled
Philippines.
Mission
To develop the country as a world-class ICT services provider,
provide government services to stakeholders online, provide
affordable Internet access to all segments of the population,
develop an ICT enabled workforce, and create an enabling
legal and regulatory environment.
Strategic Areas
• Taking the lead in ICT policy review and formulation - to facilitate and
promote the use and access of ICTs in the efficient delivery of frontline
government services in various sectors, as well as provide the enabling
environment for the ICT industry for growth and innovation
• Building the Philippines as a Global Leader in information technology-business process
outsourcing (IT-BPO) services (CyberServices Development) - to generate more jobs for the
Philippine workforce and raise more revenue for the country
• Addressing the digital divide through the provision of a reliable digital/information structure -
to provide access and support the efficient deployment of basic ICT and ICT services in
unserved and underserved municipalities nationwide
• Building of ICT awareness and capability in society and promoting ICT expertise - to enable
the active participation of Filipinos in the Global Information Society and ultimately
contribute to the country’s socio- economic growth
• Providing reliable and effective eGovernment services to citizens directly - to grant access to
critical cross-agency frontline services to stakeholders online as well as to allow swift access
to and exchange of real-time intelligence data and information towards empowering citizens
to make informed decisions
• Improving the postal organization and services towards the delivery of universal postal
service

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A Brief Description on the Region # of sites
Alternative Learning System 1 15
2 2
The Alternative Learning System (ALS) is a module-based 3 4
learning system implemented by the Department of Education CAR 4
(DepED) under the Bureau of Alternative Learning System (BALS) NCR 11+1
which provides a viable alternative to the existing formal 4A 4
education for elementary and secondary levels. It encompasses 4B 5
both the non-formal and informal sources of knowledge and skills. 5 14
6 4
ALS provides educational 7 6
opportunities to the poorest of the poor and marginalized 8 13
groups such as the out-of-school children, youth (OSY)
9 7
and adults who are illiterates or who are elementary and
10 4
secondary school drop-outs regardless of age. These
11 6
learners include indigenous people, disabled/physically
12 3
challenged, etc.
13 2
To meet the challenge of Education for All (EFA), the ARMM 0
BALS addresses the basic learning needs (reading,
writing, and simple computation) and functional literacy
needs (communication skills, problem solving and critical
thinking, sustainable use of resources and productivity, eSkwela Center
development of self and a sense of community and expanding one’s world vision) of its Life Cycle
target learners.
• Social
The Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Program is a non-formal education program of Mobilization
ALS which provides elementary and high school education outside the formal school (local or via
project team)
system. It offers an A&E test that measures lifeskills competencies of learners. An
equivalent elementary/high school diploma is awarded to an A&E test passer signed by
the Secretary of Education. • PPP
• M&E: Instructional Stakeholders’
For more information on the ALS, please contact: Model + Site commitment;
Operations Steering
• Budget cycles Committee,
Tel. Nos. (02) 635-5188 to 89 assignment of
• Steering
Fax No. (02) 635-5189 Committee roles
Email Address: carolebnfe@yahoo.com meetings • Legal documents
balsliteracydivision@gmail.com • Periodic • Infrastructure
balsced@yahoo.com assessment of Set-up and
center performance System
installation
• Blended learning sessions • Trainings
• Learner Orientation • Learner
• Regular maintenance Selection
• Launch

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start of
eSkwela Center region partners
operations
Ormoc City – Public Market 8 2008 Ormoc City LGU, DepEd Division
Leyte – Tanauan Community eCenter 8 2009 Tanauan LGU, DepEd Division
Ormoc City – Bagong Buhay 8 2010 Ormoc City LGU, DepEd Division
Ormoc City – Liloan 8 2010 Ormoc City LGU, DepEd Division
Leyte – Burauen 8 2011 Burauen LGU, DepEd Division
The eSkwela Project is a flagship project of the Commission of Information and
Leyte – Calubian (TESDA – Calubian Calubian National Vocational School (TESDA), DepEd
National Vocational School)
8 2011
Division Communications Technology (CICT) together with the Department of Education-Bureau of
Leyte – Tanauan National High School 8 2011 Tanauan LGU, DepEd Division
Alternative Learning System (BALS) that provides ICT-enhanced educational opportunities for
the country’s out-of-school youth and adults. Funded initially by the APEC Education
Leyte – Tolosa CeC 8 2011 Tolosa LGU, DepEd Division
Foundation (AEF), it currently gets its funding from the e-Government Fund provided by the
Ormoc City – City Central 8 2011 Ormoc City LGU, DepEd Division
National Government.
Ormoc City – Dolores 8 2011 Ormoc City LGU, DepEd Division
Tacloban City (An Waray) 8 2011 An Waray Party List, DepEd Division Under this project, community-based e-Learning Centers are being established across the
Samar - Basey 8 2011 PhilCeC Program, DepEd Division country where ICT-supported alternative education programs are taking place. With the use of
Leyte - Palompon 8 2011 PhilCeC Program, DepEd Division relevant interactive e-learning materials, blended and collaborative modes of instruction, and
Samar - Basey 8 2011 PhilCeC Program, DepEd Dvision performance-based assessment in a problem/project-based learning environment, it seeks to
Leyte - Palompon 8 2011 PhilCeC Program, DepEd Dvision bridge the widening digital divide and social chasms between those who are educated and
Zamboanga City (National Computer National Computer Center - Field Operations Office, those who are not.
9 2008
Center – Field Operations Office) DepEd Division
DepEd Division, Misamis Occidental National Hgih Through a multi-stakeholder approach, the communities are expected to participate intensively
Oroquieta City (Misamis Occidental NHS) 9 2009 in the project by setting-up, managing, and financing the center’s operations as well as
School
Pagadian City – Santa Lucia ENT. ES 9 2009 DepEd Division providing support for community-based projects. CICT-HCDG partners with local governments,
Zamboanga Sibugay – Siay 9 2009 Siay LGU, DepEd Division DepEd divisions, non-government and civic groups, and communities to extend the reach of
Pagadian City – Brgy. Danlugan 9 2010 PhilCeC Program, Brgy Danlugan LGU, DepEd Division
eSkwela to other areas in the country.
Zamboanga Sibugay – Ipil (Sibugay
9 2010 Sibugay Technical Institute, Inc., DepEd Division The project currently (as of 13 April 2011) has 148 of
Technical Institute, Inc.)
Zamboanga del Sur – Dumalinao 9 2011 PhilCeC Program, Dumalinao LGU, DepEd Division the 283 targeted e-learning modules certified by BALS
Cagayan de Oro City (pilot site) 10 2007 DepEd Division, Rotary Club of East CDO, CDO LGU and is working on four (4) e-courses for the Technical
Bukidnon - Malaybalay City 10 2011 PhilCeC Program, DepEd Division Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
Misamis Occidental - Tangub City 10 2011 PhilCeC Program, DepEd Division
that covers Horticulture, HVAC-Refrigeration,
Automotive Servicing, and Bartending. From a pilot
Oroquieta City - Brgy. Canubay 10 2011 PhilCeC Program, DepEd Division, Brgy. Canubay
run of four (4) sites in 2006-2007, there are now 90
Davao City 11 2009 DepEd Division
sites (105 by mid-May 2011). Most of the centers are
Davao del Norte – Asuncion ALS Center 11 2009 Asuncion LGU, DepEd Division
community-led shared facilities, meaning the
Digos City 11 2009 DepEd Division, Digos City LGU communities were the ones that sourced the
Davao del Sur - Sta. Cruz South District 11 2011 PhilCeC Program, DepEd Division infrastructure, the connectivity, the personnel, and
Davao Oriental - Brgy. Central, Mati 11 2011
PhilCeC Program, Brgy. Central Mati LGU, DepEd sustainability costs – CICT just came in for the social
Division mobilization, training, systems and content, and
Davao del Norte - Panabo City 11 2011 DepEd Division monitoring activities. There are centers on top of
Sultan Kudarat 12 2009 DepEd Division public markets, inside container vans, in existing
Kidapawan City 12 2010 PhilCeC Program, DepEd Division community e-centers (or publicly owned internet
Sarangani Province – Maitum 12 2010 PhilCeC Program, DepEd Division cafes), and even two local implementations that
Surigao City 13 2011 PhilCeC Program, DepEd Division
Surigao del Sur – Bislig City 13 2011 PhilCeC Program, DepEd Division

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start of
eSkwela Center region partners
operations
transport mobile laboratory set-ups from village to village on board motorbikes. All these were Parañaque City (Sun Valley NHS) NCR 2010 DepEd Division, Sun Valley National High School
made possible through the gracious assistance of local partners who have demonstrated the Quezon City – Cubao (Lingap Lingap Pangkabataan, DepEd Division, Netopia (Ali Mall
true meaning of synergy. NCR 2011
Pangkabataan / Netopia) Branch)
Quezon City - Tandang Sora (Onesimo) NCR 2011 Onesimo Foundation Inc, DepEd Division
Having served an estimated 4,700 diverse learners since 2007, the eSkwela Centers around the Quezon City (mobile) NCR 2011 Lingap Pangkabataan Inc., DepEd Division
country are living testimonials to the potentials of ICTs in education. The effects are felt where Laguna – Liliw ALS Center 4A 2010 PhilCeC Program, DepEd Division
it matters most: in the marginalized poor, with housewives, with the disabled – sectors that
Laguna – Sta. Cruz 4A 2010 Laguna LGU, DepEd Division
have traditionally gotten the short shrift in the one-size-fits-all arena of formal education. The
Rizal – Rodriguez ALS Center 4A 2010 PhilCeC Program, Brgy. Rodriguez LGU, DepEd Division
project was cited by UNESCO through a Certificate of Commendation from the ICT in Education
Laguna - Sta. Cruz (Library Hub) 4A 2011 DepEd Division
Innovation Awards 2007-2008. It was recently conferred an Honorable Mention by the 2010
UNESCO King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Prize for the Use of Information and Communication Calapan City ALS Center 4B 2009 Calapan City LGU, DepEd Division
Technologies in Education - besting 46 other entries from 30 countries. It has also been named Marinduque – Boac 4B 2009 Boac LGU, DepEd Division
a Laureate in the 2011 Computerworld Honors Program (Training/Education Category), one Palawan – Brgy. Suba, Cuyo ALS Center 4B 2010 PhilCeC Program, Brgy. Suba LGU, DepEd Division
among 255 laureates selected from 1,000 entries all over the world and recognized for Oriental Mindoro – Naujan 4B 2011 PhilCeC Program, Naujan LGU, DepEd Division
“innovatively using information technology to promote and advance public welfare, contribute Oriental Mindoro - Baco 4B 2011 Baco LGU, DepEd Division
to the greater good of society, and change the world for the better”. Camarines Sur – San Fernando (mobile) 5 2009 San Fernando-CamSur LGU, DepEd Division
Legazpi City (Intervida) 5 2010 Intervida Philippines, DepEd Division
Sorsogon – Banuyo (Intervida) 5 2010 Intervida Philippines, DepEd Division
Sorsogon – Donsol (Intervida) 5 2010 Intervida Philippines, DepEd Division
Sorsogon City (Intervida) 5 2010 Intervida Philippines, DepEd Division
Albay – Libon 5 2011 Libon LGU, DepEd Division
Camarines Norte – Daet 5 2011 PhilCeC Program, DepEd Division
Naga City 5 2011 Naga City LGU, DepEd Division
Sorsogon City 5 2011 PhilCeC Program, DepEd Division
Camarines Sur (Dominican School of
5 2011 Dominican School of Calabanga, DepEd Division
Calabanga)
Naga City (Universidad de Sta. Isabel) 5 2011 Universidad de Sta. Isabel, DepEd Division
Sto. Domingo, Albay 5 2011 DepEd Division, Sto. Domingo LGU
Southern Luzon Technological School (Pio Duran, Brgy 5
Albay, Pio-Duran 5 2011
LGU, DepEd Division
Catanduanes 5 2011 DepEd Division, Catanduanes National High School
La Carlota City 6 2009 DepEd Division
Silay City 6 2010 DepEd Division, Silay City LGU, Rotary Club of Silay City
Negros Occidental – San Carlos City 6 2011 PhilCeC Program, San Carlos City LGU, DepEd Division
Mandurriao, Iloilo City 6 2011 DepEd Division
DepEd Division, Rotary Club - Cebu Port Area, Cebu City
Cebu City – Tejero ES (pilot site) 7 2007
LGU
Bohol Crisis Intervention Center, Bohol City LGU, DepEd
Bohol (Bohol Crisis Intervention Center) 7 2010
Division
Cebu City – Mabolo 7 2010 Aboitizland Inc., Brgy. Mabolo LGU, DepEd Division
Tagbilaran City – Brgy. Cogon 7 2011 Brgy. Cogon LGU, DepEd Division
Cebu Province - Compostela 7 2011 PhilCeC Program, DepEd Division
Cebu Province - Dumaguete 7 2011 PhilCeC Program, DepEd Division

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OPERATIONAL eSkwela Centers (as of April 2011)
start of Key innovative features
eSkwela Center region partners
operations
Laoag City 1 2009 DepEd Division Being the very first ICT in Education intervention for the alternative learning system in the
San Fernando City (SFCC) 1 2009 San Fernando Christian Community, DepEd Division country, it had such a wide room for pioneering innovations and experimentation. Capitaliz-
Alaminos City – Balayang 1 2010 Alaminos City LGU, DepEd Division
ing on the flexible nature of the A&E Program, the eSkwela Project Team made sure that the
intervention used a multi-faceted yet comprehensive approach, thus avoiding the pitfalls of
Alaminos City – Cayucay 1 2010 Alaminos City LGU, DepEd Division
previous ICT in Education projects. As such, it had the following major components:
Alaminos City – Landoc 1 2010 Alaminos City LGU, DepEd Division
Alaminos City – Lucap 1 2010 Alaminos City LGU, DepEd Division 1. The heart of the eSkwela Pro-
Alaminos City – Pangapisan 1 2010 Alaminos City LGU, DepEd Division ject is its customized Instruc-
Alaminos City – Polo 1 2010 Alaminos City LGU, DepEd Division tional Model that serves as a
Alaminos City – Popantay 1 2010 Alaminos City LGU, DepEd Division concrete application of ICT inte-
Alaminos City – San Vicente 1 2010 Alaminos City LGU, DepEd Division gration in the delivery of the
Alaminos City – Sta. Maria 1 2011 Alaminos City LGU, DepEd Division A&E Program. In support of a
Alaminos City – Telbang 1 2011 Alaminos City LGU, DepEd Division
blended and self-paced learning
environment, learning facilita-
Alaminos City – Maawi 1 2011 Alaminos City LGU, DepEd Division
tors design and use learner-
Ilocos Sur – Candon 1 2011 PhilCeC Program, DepEd Division
centered ICT-supported module
Ilocos Sur – Narvacan 1 2011 PhilCeC Program, DepEd Division guides that engage the learners
Nueva Vizcaya – Solano 2 2010 PhilCeC Program, DepEd Division, Solano HS to actively participate in their
Cagayan – Ipil, Gonzaga 2 2011 PhilCeC Program, DepEd Division, Cagayan NHS own learning process. Based on
Bulacan – San Jose del Monte (pilot site) 3 2007 SJDM LGU, DepEd Division agreed-upon individual learning
Gapan City 3 2010 PhilCeC Program, DepEd Division agreements, learning facilitators
Nueva Ecija – Jaen 3 2010 PhilCeC Program, DepEd Division assign learners a wide range of ICT-based supplementary materials and activities to
work on. Likewise, learners are encouraged to collaboratively use the various ICT tools
League of Angeles City Entertainers and Managers,
Angeles City 3 2011 extensively to create, upload, and maintain their respective learner e-portfolios and pos-
learners, DepEd Division
sibly build learning resources for others.
Baguio City (Save Our School Children Save Our School Children Foundation Inc., DepEd
CAR 2009
Foundation, Inc.) Regional Office
• The content development efforts of eSkwela is considered as the biggest content
Benguet – Tublay CAR 2010 PhilCeC Program, Tublay LGU, DepEd Division
development initiative in the country with 283 A&E modules, 4 voctech courses,
Benguet (People's Initiative for Learning and
CAR 2010
People's Initiative for Learning and Community and 7 computer literacy modules being developed for free public distribution.
Community Development) Development, Benguet LGU, DepEd Division
This particular sub-component involves 212 developers and reviewers from part-
Ifugao – Alfonso Lista CAR 2010 PhilCeC Program, Alfonso Lista LGU, DepEd Division ner universities, DepEd-BALS, and the Technical Education and Skills Develop-
Quezon City – Roces (pilot site) NCR 2007 DepEd Division, Quezon City LGU ment Authority (TESDA).
Quezon City – Brgy. Loyola Heights
NCR 2008 Brgy. Loyola Heights LGU, DepEd Division
Community Learning Center
DepEd Division Marikina City, Rotary Club of Marikina
Marikina City – Brgy. Kalumpang (inactive) NCR 2009
South
Quezon City (Holy Trinity Parish) NCR 2009 Holy Trinity Parish, DepEd Divsion-Quezon City
Las Piñas City (Trust in the Lord
NCR 2010 Trust in the Lord Foundation, DepEd Division
Foundation)
Makati City – Pitogo NCR 2010 DepEd Division, Pitogo High School
Navotas City (Samahan ng Mamamayan – Samahan ng Mamamayan - Zone One Tondo
NCR 2010
Zone One Tondo Organization) Organization, DepEd Division
Parañaque City (St. Andrew's School) NCR 2010 St. Andrew's School, DepEd Division

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BALS team Module Guide Developers and Reviewers
• The automated systems being developed include the eSkwela Learning Manage-
Cairon Abantas Hermiette Lerog
ment System and monitoring and evaluation systems that are needed to effi- Dr. Carolina S. Guerrero, Director
Grace Adriano Marlyn Lozada
Dr. Carmelita P. Joble, Asst. Director
ciently implement the instructional model as well as track site establishment, Christopher Albino Angelyn Malabanan
Dr. Edel B. Carag, Chief, Literacy Division
operations, and sustainability. Dr. Sevilla Panaligan, Chief - Continuing Education Division Corazon Aloro Arnel Marte
Ma. Melissa Albino Ramelyn Antalan Diosdado Medina
Reynaldo Aragon Arnold Montemayor
2. Community mobilization and social marketing activities are conducted to promote Georgia Usares
Marie Joy Arias Allan Nacu
Abigail Lanceta
the project to local communities. It aims to secure the support of local stakeholders and Leticia Bangcong Norielyn Narciso
Roderick Corpuz
interest groups for the infrastructure and personnel requirements of an eSkwela Center Irene Barzaga Oliver Palad
as well as the financial, technical, and institutional sus- Jenelyn Baylon Jesus Pagliawan
National Trainers for Regional Trainers for
Leo Dedoroy Avelino Santillan
tainability of the Center. A local steering committee com- Learning Facilitators Network Administrators
Lana Escario Karen Ivy Tuazon
posed of stakeholder representatives is then formed to Reynaldo Aragon Joy Bihag Victor Fedirigan Henry Tura
oversee the operations and ensure sustainability, formal- Marie Joy Arias Cris Dinozo Ivy Coney Gamatero Pepito Ventura
ized through a Memorandum of Agreement. Leticia Bangcong Hansel Javier Baltazar Gayem Marissa Virtudazo
Jenelyn Baylon Lindsey Roger Redoblado Maricel Langahid
Irene Barzaga Aldwin Opre
3. A variety of stakeholders’ capability-building work- Ivy Coney Gamatero
Major Partners and Supporters
shops are conducted to prepare the implementers in Maricel Langahid Junior Trainers: APEC Education Foundation
managing the eSkwela Center and the proper implemen- Hermiette Lerog Neopito Abonitalla Intel Microelectronics Philippines
Marlyn Lozada Nelvin Bermudez eGovernment Fund Technical Working Group
tation of the Instructional Model. Customized training Prof. Tim Unwin, Department of Geography
Angelyn Malabanan Philip Bilgera
workshops are designed and run for the regional coordi- Alan Nacu Alfonso Estolas Royal Holloway
nators, national trainers, center managers, learning facili- Avelino Santillan Delfin Macoco CICT-Human Capital Development Group
tators, and network administrators. Additional trainings are provided to handhold learn- Henry Tura Teresita Manceras CICT OSEC, Admin/Finance units
Clemente Politico UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines
ing facilitators and learners through the next stages in using ICT in a project-based
Allan Villacampa
learning environment. Content Development Partners
Content Reviewers
Benguet State University
4. Regular monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities are conducted to assess the im- Cairon Abantas Epin Intino Bataan Peninsula State University
plementation and progress of individual eSkwela Centers in terms of site operations, ap- Christopher Albino Exusperio G. Jacinto Bukidnon State University
plication of skills trained on, and the initial gains of eSkwela to the learning community. Melissa Albino Abigail Lanceta Cavite State University
Marie Joy Arias Maricel Langahid Central Luzon State University
Such activities have allowed the project team to mentor and handhold the newer imple- Sandiwaan Center for Learning
Manny Azucena Rey Liwagon
menters and if needed, conduct on-site refresher courses. Irene Barzaga Liza Lontok Western Mindanao State University
Leticia Bangcong Marlyn Lozada Western Visayas College of Science and Technology
An inclusive /consultative and collaborative atmosphere among the numerous stake- Jenelyn Baylon Lany Maceda Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
holders has been established from the very beginning. Communication lines are kept Sharon Buti Joy Magsayo
Priscilla Calde Judy Mendoza Event Management Partners
open through the project website (http://alseskwela.ning.com/) between the project Nida Caramat Cecille Nayve Benguet State University
team and the site implementers to encourage participation in this community of practice. Stephen Cezar Eugene Panesa Bataan Peninsula State University
Sharing of performance, challenges, progress, lessons learned, good practices, and initial Roderick Corpuz Nestor Pascual Batangas State University
gains are then gathered and used for continuous pro- Leo Dedoroy Famy Pepito Bicol University
Maria Susan P. Dela Rama Rene San Juan Bukidnon State University
ject enhancements. This positive perception to M&E Nicolas H. Deroca Melissa Sanchez Bulacan Agricultural State College
activities on the various aspects affords the team the Marcial Elecho Winette Santos CARAGA State University
opportunities to get and incorporate feedback from the Ariel Emmanuel Carlo Magno Sydeo Cavite State University
implementers and learners. All enhancements, inter- Lana Escario Clarisa Toribio Cebu Normal University
Victor Fedirigan Romeo M. Tubungan Central Luzon State University
ventions, and model stabilizations done on the project Noel Fulgueras Mercedes Villafaña Davao del Norte State College
since its initial project conceptualization have been Ivy Gamatero Eddie Vilvar Eastern Visayas State University
based on the results of these M&E activities and action Nenita Ganzon Ces Yagdulas Tarclac College of Agriculture
plans developed during such gatherings. Lorena Gulfan Alona Yap Western Mindanao State University
Western Visayas College of Science and Technology

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CICT PROJECT TEAM
We have been fortunate to be exposed to numerous people who have selflessly given back to
the country. For those involved in the eSkwela Project in particular, we salute the following for
"giving back":
• the learning facilitators who have selflessly gone beyond the minimum to educate their
learners (wherever they are) and look after their welfare;
• the community partners, center managers, and network administrators who have gone out
of their way to ensure the centers' sustainability;
• the instructional designers, content developers, module guide developers, and reviewers who
have tirelessly worked on instructionally sound, interactive e-learning modules and module
guides;
• the SUC project managers who have been passionately working with us and have stuck it out
despite all the challenges
• the project consultants who have patiently and wholeheartedly shared their invaluable
expertise and precious time Initial Assessment
To give and not to count the cost. To toil and ask not for reward. Thank you for believing in the eSkwela, as an educational model that comprehensively incorporates ICT in the learning
project. process, has proven to be one of the most successful initiatives in integrating ICT in educa-
Maria Melizza D. Tan Sec. Ivan John E. Uy tion. It sets an example for e-learning in the Philippines that give hopes and opportunities to
Head Executive Assistant, CICT-HCDG ICT4BE Program Director, August 2010-2011 educationally underserved Filipinos.
eSkwela Project Manager
Prof. Patricia Arinto
Jose Feliciano C. Josef Project ICT in Education Consultant
The project’s implementation of the four (4) pilot sites provided the “proof of concept” that
eSkwela Project Officer - Content Development the use of ICTs in education is highly suitable to the modular approach of ALS and its em-
Dr. Lloyd Espiritu phasis on life skills. Starting small, the project team scaled up the project with caution by
Mark Dhel Sinapilo Project Content Development Technical Consultant adhering to the key success factors observed in the pilot implementation.
eSkwela Project Staff - Technical & Content Development
Dr. Emmanuel C. Lallana
Avelino A. Mejia, Jr. Commissioner, CICT-HCDG, 205-2007 One hundred five (105) eSkwela centers are expected to be up and running by the end of
eSkwela Project Officer - Sites eSkwela Project Head April 2011, catering to an estimated 4,500 diverse learners since 2007. With 30++ more
sites set to start operations in the next few months, eSkwela is by far the largest initiative of
Daryl Roxas Commissioner Angelo Timoteo M. Diaz de Rivera
eSkwela Project Staff - Sites Officer-in-Charge, CICT-HCDG, 2007-2008 ICT4BE
its kind in the country. The project has trained a total of 1,733 people to contribute to pro-
Program Director ject implementation that include national trainers, center managers, learning facilitators, con-
Vanessa Dalma tent developers, module guide developers, and local ALS officials. They now serve as the
eSkwela Project Staff - Sites Commissioner Consuelo S. Perez (Connie) project’s field collaborators and local champions – its official advocates.
ICT4BE Program Director and Commissioner, HCDG
Yuko Lisette R. Domingo 2009-June 2010
eSkwela Project Officer - Instructional Model From site observation and reports/testimonials, the eSkwela project has enhanced the learn-
John Macasio ing environment and made learning more engaging. This is mainly due to the innovative use
Mary Jane A. Alvarez Kathryn Pauso of ICT (content, systems, discussion forums, projects) to make learning more fun, interac-
eSkwela Project Staff - Instructional Model Nelvin T. Olalia
Marissa Wong
tive, audio-visually stimulating, interesting, localized, and self-paced. In addition, the use of
Aimee Emejas Eloisa Arlene P. Abrenica the project-based approach guides the learners to apply what they learned to actual scenar-
eSkwela Project Staff - Instructional Model & Admin/Finance Rhea Kristine P. Callo ios and situations – as such, more aligned to the life skills that BALS aims for.
Kristine Abbie A. Arcena
Dyan C. Corpuz Roland G. Cua
eSkwela Project Staff - Admin/Finance & Content Development Christina Maureen L. Salang
Ann Carl V. Bailey
Elena Marie N. Enseñado
Maria Carmina Mosura

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Interested parties may contact:
Dr. Yolanda S. Quijano, Undersecretary, DepEd Programs and Projects
Moreover, the eSkwela learners have much higher passing rates in the standard- (632 )632-1361 to 71
ized A&E Test than those
using the print-based A&E Test Performance eSkwela National Dr. Carolina S. Guerrero, Director, DepEd - Bureau of Alternative Learning System
model, providing a bet- Average Average Dr. Edel B. Carag, Chief, DepEd - Bureau of Alternative Learning System Literacy Division
ter-looking return on the Feb 2008 (4 sites) 57% 29% (632) 635-4694
community’s investment Oct 2008 (5 sites) 65% 23% Region eSkwela Regional Coordinators
over the traditional A&E
Oct 2009 (partial: 9 sites) 45% 21% 1 Ms. Vivian Luz S. Pagatpatan
delivery mode.
DepED Region I, San Fernando City, La Union * 072-607 8183
October 2010 (partial: 16 sites) 63% 33%
The innovative approach 2 Mr. Romulo S. Ancheta
to using ICT for the A&E Program not only trains learners about computer literacy DepED Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya RO 2 * 078 805-3828
but more importantly, uses ICT to learn academics, values, livelihood and practical 3 Mr. Reynaldo F. Licay
living. Likewise, it has served as a catalyst for community-led action among public DepED RO III, Government Center, Maimpis, City of San Fernando, Pampanga * 045 455-2314
and private partners. It has been a common perception that with eSkwela comes
CAR Mr. Jose A. Bogwana
more A&E Test passers – meaning, more constituents have the necessary high Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet * 074 422-5187
school diplomas to become employable, productive, and tax-paying citizens in their
communities – in effect, benefiting the local government, industry, and the com- NCR Dr. Felicino C. Trongco
Misamis St., Bago Bantay, Quezon City * 02 929-4348
munity-at-large.
4A Ms. Elaine T. Balaogan
DepEd RO-IV-A, Karangalan Drive, Karangalan Village, Cainta, Rizal * 02 647-6886
4B Ms. Mariflor B. Musa
DepED RO IV, MIMAROPA, Meralco Ave. Cor. St. Paul Road, Pasig City * 02 637-2912
5 Mr. Ricardo M. Tejeresas
Rawis, Legazpi City * 052 482-0369
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7 Dr. Vivian L. Yarte
DepED RO VII, Lahug, Cebu City * 032 414-7323 * 032 414-7325
8 Dr. Victoria A. Briones
DepED RO VIII, Candahug, Palo, Leyte * 053 323-3854
9 Ms. Lucena Yañez
DepED RO IX, Airport Road, Tiguma, Pagadian City * 062 215-3794 * 062 215-3751
10 Ms. Edith B. Lago-Ortega
DepED Cagayan de Oro, Yacapin Cor. Velez CDO * 8822 724-969
11 Ms. Henry Antonio R. Pasquito
DepED RO XI, F. Torres St., Davao City * 082-227-9342 * 082-221-6147
12 Mr. Johnny M. Sumugat
DepED RO XII Carpenter Hill, Koronadal City * 083 228-8825
13 Ms. Marilyn F. Antiquina
DepED RO Butuan City * 085 342-8207 * 085 342-5969
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